Description
A vibrant and crunchy salad featuring fresh cucumbers and bell peppers, perfect for warm weather dining.
Ingredients
- Cucumbers: 2 medium, diced
- Bell Peppers: 2 medium (red, yellow, or green), diced
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
- Fresh Herbs (optional): parsley or dill, chopped
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and bell peppers thoroughly to remove any dirt and potential pesticides.
- Slice the cucumbers and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and bell peppers.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Optionally, add freshly chopped herbs for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg